The third Monday of January of each year, is declared to be Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in South Carolina.
HISTORY: 1975 (59) 34; 2000 Act No. 246, Section 2, eff May 1, 2000.
Editor's Note
The preamble to 1975 Act No. 31 (1975 (59) 34) provides:
"Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., dedicated his work to his race, the nation, and the world; and.
"Whereas, in rememberance of his devoted life and teachings of the moral injustices committed to the oppressed; and.
"Whereas, his voice was recognized in this nation as a voice of the Blacks, the poor, and the underprivileged, always carrying their flag; and.
"Whereas, he gave his life to his belief and principles that all men should be treated with justice and equality; and.
"Whereas, his tragic death made all Americans more aware of the challenge to make our lives and the lives of others better; and.
"Whereas, the General Assembly desires to perpetuate his memory. Now, therefore,.
"Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:".
Effect of Amendment
The 2000 amendment substituted "The third Monday of January of each year" for "January fifteenth of each year, Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday".
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 53 - Sundays, Holidays and Other Special Days
Section 53-3-20. Frances Willard Day.
Section 53-3-30. General Pulaski's Memorial Day.
Section 53-3-35. General Francis Marion Memorial Day.
Section 53-3-40. Mother's Day.
Section 53-3-45. Family Respect Day.
Section 53-3-50. Grandmother's Day.
Section 53-3-60. South Carolina Day.
Section 53-3-65. Spirit of '45 Day.
Section 53-3-75. Eartha Kitt Day.
Section 53-3-80. Martin Luther King Day.
Section 53-3-85. Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom Day.
Section 53-3-90. Family Week designated.
Section 53-3-100. Family Week: creation of committee to choose "South Carolina Family of the Year."
Section 53-3-105. Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.
Section 53-3-110. Garden Week designated.
Section 53-3-115. Golden-September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Section 53-3-117. Water Safety Awareness Month.
Section 53-3-120. Purple Heart Day.
Section 53-3-125. Aynor Harvest Hoe-Down Festival Weekend.
Section 53-3-130. Golf week designated.
Section 53-3-140. "Carolina Day" declared.
Section 53-3-150. Patriot Day, Constitution Day, and Patriotism Week observations.
Section 53-3-160. September eleventh.
Section 53-3-165. POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Section 53-3-166. Bill of Rights Day.
Section 53-3-170. South Carolina State Guard Week.
Section 53-3-185. Vietnam Veterans Survivors' and Remembrance Day.
Section 53-3-195. Veterans' Spouses and Families Day.
Section 53-3-200. Italian American Heritage Month.
Section 53-3-205. Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day.
Section 53-3-210. South Carolina Day of Service.
Section 53-3-215. South Carolina Native Plant Week.
Section 53-3-220. Fibroid Tumor Awareness Month.
Section 53-3-225. Barbers' Day.
Section 53-3-230. Penn Center Heritage Day.
Section 53-3-240. Dr. Ronald McNair Day.
Section 53-3-250. Atomic Veterans Day.
Section 53-3-260. Historically Black Colleges and Universities Day.